John Frederick Barker DSC, RN
| Born | Dec 1906 | | New Forest, Hampshire |
| Died | 8 Jun 1940 | (33) | HMS Arent |
 | Ranks| 1 Jan 1927 | | A/S.Lt. | | 16 Sep 1927 | | S.Lt. | | 16 Jan 1930 | | Lt. | | 16 Jan 1938 | | Lt.Cdr. |
Decorations |
Warship Commands listed for John Frederick Barker, RN
| Ship | Rank | Type | From | To |
| HMS Ardent (H 41) | Lt.Cdr. | Destroyer | 14 Oct 1938 | 8 Jun 1940 (+) |
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21 Sep 1939
HMS Ardent (Lt.Cdr. J.F. Barker, RN) escorted Convoy OA-7. Ardent took wounded from the British tanker Teakwood aboard after it was torpedoed by German U-boat U-35. Ardent accompanied damaged Teakwood back to Falmouth. (1)
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